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CA05 BJE

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,176 mi
Last recorded72,176 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 BJE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 72,176 miles

Airbag MIL has been covered with tape & paint.

Front Service brake has only just met application & release requirements. Advise further investigation.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake has a slight bind.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Service brake has only just met application & release requirements. Advise further investigation.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2016 72,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Airbag MIL has been covered with tape & paint.

Front Service brake has only just met application & release requirements. Advise further investigation.

Internal adjuster set to zero to recheck headlamp alignment.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake has a slight bind.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Service brake has only just met application & release requirements. Advise further investigation.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2015 59,443 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are on 2mm

both rear tyres are perishing and wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2015 59,443 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are on 2mm

both rear tyres are perishing and wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 47,430 miles

air bag warnig light not illuminating. (covered by black tape).

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 30 Apr 2014 47,430 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag warnig light not illuminating. (covered by black tape).

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 22 Apr 2014 47,313 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,869 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 40,869 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air bag warning light on

Pass 4 Sep 2010 35,205 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,702 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,127 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,998 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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CA05 BJE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA05 BJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA05 BJE registered?

CA05 BJE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is CA05 BJE safe to buy?

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